Prior approval applications

Service information

The new legislation (statutory instrument 2013 No.1101) comes into force on the 30th May 2013, and relates to single storey rear extensions (between 3 metres and 6 metres for terraced/semi-detached houses), and between 4 metres and 8 metres for detached houses.

Guidance Note for 56 day Application for Prior Approval for Change of Use from use of a building and any land within its curtilage to use as a state funded school, from a use falling within classes B1 (Business), C1 (hotels), C2 (residential institutions), C2A (secure residential institution) and D2 (assembly and leisure)

Guidance Note for 56 Day Application for Prior Approval for change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from use as an agricultural building to a flexible use falling within either Class A1 (shops), Class A2 (financial and professional services), Class A3 (restaurants and cafes), Class B1 (business), Class B8 (storage or distribution), Class C1 (hotels) or Class D2 (Assembly and leisure)